National novelties: Cheetah's bullet train plan and Image Cars reunion Bullet Train Cheetah: Pittaway's upgrade Autosport · Oct 26, 2023
Norris targets Ferrari in F1 standings after catching "slower and slower" Aston Slow-starting McLaren dramatically slashed the gap to Aston Martin since the summer break thanks to an impressive string of podiums over the past four races, while the Silverstone-based squad has generally struggled since the summer. Autosport · Oct 25, 2023
Aston Martin: Simulation data sent us down wrong path with F1 upgrades The Silverstone-based outfit had begun the 2023 campaign as Red Bull’s main challenger, with Fernando Alonso rolling off a run of podium finishes early in the season. Autosport · Oct 25, 2023
Award winner Browning completes Aston Martin F1 test at Silverstone Browning won the Award, which also includes a prize of £200,000, after impressing in MotorSport Vision Formula 2, United Autosports Ligier LMP3 and Beechdean Motorsport Aston Martin GT3 machinery last year. Motorsport · Oct 24, 2023
AMABA winner Browning completes Aston Martin F1 prize test at Silverstone Browning won the Award, which also includes a prize of £200,000, after impressing in MotorSport Vision Formula 2, United Autosports Ligier LMP3 and Beechdean Motorsport Aston Martin GT3 machinery last year. Autosport · Oct 24, 2023
Where a British hopeful is targeting improvement ahead of a first F1 test My deal to compete in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Hitech this year came together very late on and, to be honest, I didn’t expect to be doing it. It finally happened just a couple of weeks before the first race in Bahrain. We were the last driver signed… Autosport · Oct 23, 2023
Alonso back to old-spec Aston Martin for pitlane start in F1 US GP Aston Martin introduced a hefty upgrade for this weekend’s race at the Circuit of the Americas, but its weekend was derailed after it suffered brake problems in first practice that left it on the back foot. Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll were knocked out in Q1 and, with the car… Autosport · Oct 22, 2023
NIO 333 rebrands as ERT for 2024 Formula E season The Silverstone-based team has existed in various guises since the all-electric championship's formation, with NIO's involvement dating back to the inaugural 2014-15 season. Autosport · Oct 20, 2023
Aston Martin not a sitting duck against McLaren in F1 standings Aston Martin started off the season strongly with six podiums for Fernando Alonso in the first seven grands prix, but rival teams have since caught up with the Silverstone squad. Autosport · Oct 19, 2023
New Aston Martin GT3 car breaks cover The evolution version of the Vantage GT3 under development ahead of a release to customers in time for the 2024 season was photographed for the first time during general testing at Silverstone this week. Autosport · Oct 12, 2023
Aston Martin admits it must turn around trend of F1 season The Silverstone-based outfit began 2023 as Red Bull’s main challenger, with Fernando Alonso rolling off five podium finishes from the first six races. He also had a shot at winning the Monaco Grand Prix. Autosport · Oct 2, 2023
Aston Martin: 2026 gearbox “a golden opportunity” for F1 to cut costs After using customer units from McLaren and latterly Mercedes since its early Force India days in 2009, the Silverstone outfit is currently ramping its own transmission department ahead of 2026, when its new relationship with Honda obliges the team to create a bespoke gearbox. Autosport · Sep 29, 2023
Grand Prix Trust launches £100,000 next generation engineering bursary The latest initiative from the Grand Prix Trust has been launched in conjunction with the Silverstone-based National College for Motorsport and Silverstone University Technical College. Autosport · Sep 27, 2023
BTCC Silverstone: Hill bats off Vauxhalls for free practice honours One of four drivers in contention for the title, Hill set the fastest time in the early-morning session aboard his West Surrey Racing BMW 330e M Sport. Autosport · Sep 23, 2023
Autosport · Sep 19, 2023 Thompson back as Huff seeks BTCC 2024 ride Thompson takes over the entry occupied at Knockhill last month by Rob Huff and will see out the season this weekend at Silverstone and next month at Brands Hatch.
Motorsport · Sep 13, 2023 FIA plans more aggressive F1 wheel cover solution for next spray test A first trial of an idea at Silverstone in July did not yield the results hoped for, with the wheel-fairings used only reducing the spray thrown up by a small amount.
Motorsport · Sep 12, 2023 Alonso promised more aero efficient 2024 Aston Martin F1 car The Silverstone-based team concedes that this year's car has been weak in that area, which is why it endured such a difficult weekend at Monza.
Autosport · Sep 12, 2023 Aston Martin promises that 2024 F1 car will have more efficient aero The Silverstone-based team concedes that this year’s car has been weak in that area, which is why it endured such a difficult weekend at Monza.
Motorsport · Sep 2, 2023 How Jonny Edgar overcame Crohn's disease to get back on track Last season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship I had to deal with a loss of energy, feeling unwell, and I was losing lots of weight too. I managed OK in pre-season testing but, during the opening race weekend in Bahrain, I struggled. I had no strength to drive, and…
Autosport · Sep 2, 2023 The rising star getting back on track Last season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship I had to deal with a loss of energy, feeling unwell, and I was losing lots of weight too. I managed OK in pre-season testing but, during the opening race weekend in Bahrain, I struggled. I had no strength to drive, and…
Autosport · Aug 25, 2023 Mercedes, Aston Martin reveal latest F1 upgrades ahead of Dutch GP Aston Martin trails Mercedes by 51 points as the campaign resumes in Zandvoort after the summer break, with the Silverstone squad having experienced a dip in form since Canada.
Autosport · Aug 24, 2023 10 key elements to watch at the Silverstone Festival This year is a special one for Silverstone. The Northamptonshire circuit is celebrating 75 years since motorsport was first hosted at the old airfield and this weekend's Silverstone Festival event is set to be a great way to mark the occasion.
Motorsport · Aug 14, 2023 Aston Martin still has budget left to keep developing 2023 F1 car The Silverstone-based squad started the year as Red Bull's main challenger but has since had to face an increased threat from Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren which have all made good gains during the campaign.
Autosport · Aug 6, 2023 Espargaro near-crash set up last-lap Silverstone MotoGP thriller with Bagnaia The Aprilia rider pipped championship leader Bagnaia on the line by 0.215 seconds after an enthralling last-lap battle on slick tyres as rain fell in parts of the Silverstone track.
Autosport · Aug 6, 2023 MotoGP British GP: Full Moto2 and Moto3 race results A frantic 15-lap Moto3 contest kicked of Sunday’s race action at Silverstone, with Aspar’s David Alonso coming from last on the grid to take a sensational maiden victory.